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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.88, 263.86 and 54.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.88, 263.86 and 54.14 is: 81.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.88 : 263.86 = 54.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.88/263.86 = 54.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.88x = 263.86 × 54.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.88x = 14,285.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,285.38/175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.22

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